Check-In: 2:00pm
Check-Out: 12:00pm

WiFi:
Network: SLT_FIBRE
Password: SLT_FIBRE

Address:
Studio Olive
Imaduwa Road
Ahangama

Need help? Need a lift?

Send us a WhatsApp message or speak with a member of the team on site. We we always endeavor to help anyway we can.

Contacts

Kate +94 74 010 9671
Enosh +94 77 377 8867
Susie +94 76 187 8665
Tharindu +94 76 413 6490

If you require urgent assistance, please contact a member of the Studio Olive team immediately.

Emergency Numbers

Ambulance (Suwa Seriya): 1990
Police Emergency: 119
Alternative Police Emergency: 118
Fire & Rescue: 110
Tourist Police: +94 11 242 1052
Sri Lanka Tourism Hotline: 1912

Medical Assistance

IMC MED Hospital, Ahangama

No. 100, Matara Road, Ahangama
Emergency Hotline: +94 74 049 8073

Best for: Surf injuries, Cuts and wounds, Minor fractures, General medical concerns & 24-hour doctor assistance

Small clinic, but sufficient for basical medical concerns

Asiri Hospital, Galle

No. 10 Wakwella Road, Galle
Approximately 30-40 minutes from Studio Olive.

Best for: Advanced diagnostics, Specialist consultations, Serious injuries & Travel insurance claims

Karapitiya Teaching Hospital

Karapitiya, Galle
Approximately 30-40 minutes from Studio Olive.

Best for: Severe emergencies, Major trauma, Intensive care & Life-threatening situations

As the largest hospital in the Southern Province, this is generally the best option for serious medical emergencies.

If You Need Help

1. Call emergency services if immediate assistance is required.
2. Contact a member of the Studio Olive team.
3. Share your location and a brief description of the situation.
4. We can assist with transport, communication, translation, and local support where needed.

We hope you never need this section, but if you do, we're here to help.

Studio Olive is home to two resident Toy Poodles called Peggy Lee and Uncle Basil. They are friendly, and very much part of daily life around the house.

Please avoid allowing the dogs into your room. If they discover they are welcome, they may decide to move in permanently.

Please Help Keep the Dogs Safe

Please keep all exterior doors closed behind you. For the barn doors, simply closing the bottom half is enough.

The dogs may act tough , but they're really just babies with very little street sense and absolutely no survival skills.

Thank you for helping keep them safe.

We don't have a whole lot of rules.

Studio Olive is a shared home for travellers, creatives, surfers, remote workers, and generally like-minded people. Most guests find that common sense and consideration go a long way towards making the house enjoyable for everyone.

A few things to keep in mind:

• Please be respectful of fellow guests, staff, neighbours, and shared spaces.
• Visitors are welcome during reasonable hours.
• Occasional overnight guests are fine, however please let us know beforehand if someone will be staying overnight so we know who is on the property.
• If an additional person is staying regularly or effectively becomes a second guest in the room, additional accommodation charges may apply.
• Please do not host large gatherings, parties, or events without prior permission.
• Smoking is permitted in Courtyard and outdoor areas only.
• Please clean up after yourself in shared spaces and leave things as you found them. Including washing your dishes after use, ready for the next person.
• Keep noise to a reasonable level, particularly early in the morning and late at night.
• Please lock your room when leaving and take reasonable care of your belongings.
• Guests are responsible for any loss, damage, missing items, or excessive cleaning resulting from their actions or the actions of their visitors.

Above all, help us create a comfortable, welcoming environment for everyone staying here. If you're unsure about something, just ask.

The kitchen is here to be used.

Whether you're making a quick coffee, cooking dinner, or preparing a feast for new friends you've met at the house, please make yourself at home.

A few simple things help keep the kitchen enjoyable for everyone:

• Wash and put away dishes after use.
• Wipe benches if you've made a mess.
• Clean pots, pans, and cooking utensils promptly.
• Please don't leave dirty dishes in the sink overnight.
• Return shared items to where you found them.
• Label food if you're staying for an extended period.

Filtered drinking water is available in the kitchen and is safe to drink.

The fridge is shared by all guests. Please be mindful of space and avoid storing food long after you've left.

The fridge is a shared space, but the food isn't. Please avoid using food, drinks, or ingredients that belong to other guests unless invited.

Enjoy it, make yourself at home, and leave it ready for the next person.

The kitchen is equipped with a Sunbeam espresso machine for guests who appreciate starting the day properly.

Making an Espresso

1. Ensure the machine is switched on.
2. Check that there is water in the tank.
3. Place ground coffee into the portafilter (the black-handled basket).
4. Gently level the coffee and tamp firmly.
5. Insert the portafilter into the machine and turn it to the right until it locks into place. Follow the arrows marked "Insert" and "Secure Firmly".
6. Place your cup underneath the spout.
7. Press the espresso button on the top of the machine.
8. When you have enough coffee, press the button again to stop the extraction.

Steaming Milk

1. Fill a milk jug no more than halfway.
2. Place the steam wand just below the surface of the milk.
3. Turn the steam control knob.
4. Once finished, turn the steam off before removing the jug.
5. Wipe the steam wand immediately after use.

Please Note

• The steam wand and metal parts become extremely hot.
• If you've never used an espresso machine before, feel free to ask for help.
• Please rinse the portafilter after use.
• Empty excess coffee grounds into the bin.
• Wipe down the machine if you've made a mess.

You can find a demo online here

Good coffee is a shared resource. Please leave the machine ready for the next person.

The house runs on a solar and battery backup system, which means most of the time you'll barely notice when the power goes out.

Like much of Ahangama, we occasionally experience power outages and power surges, particularly during the low season.

If the power goes out while staff are on site, we'll usually sort it out straight away.

If no one is around, don't panic. The solution is often very simple.

Head to the solar system and fuse box area. On the far right side of the fuse box you'll find a switch labelled:

G = Grid
S = Solar

If there is a power issue, simply flick the switch down to S (Solar) and power should return.

If you're unsure, or if that doesn't solve the issue, please give us a call. There's usually someone nearby who can help.

In case of power cuts, the backup generator will activate automatically within 30 seconds.

Studio Olive is home to Olive Yu Jewellery, an oceanfront jewellery studio where every piece is designed and made by hand.

Over the past four years we've taught more than 4,000 people through our jewellery workshops, from complete beginners to practising creatives.

Whether you'd like to cast a ring in silver, carve a design in wax, create a fingerprint keepsake, or simply try something new during your time in Sri Lanka, we'd love to have you join us.

As a Studio Olive guest, you'll receive 20% off all workshops during your stay.

Workshops run regularly throughout the week and are suitable for beginners.

For workshop information, availability, pricing, and bookings, please visit the link below.

One of the perks of staying at Studio Olive is that you're already part of the community.

As a guest, you'll receive:

20% Off Jewellery Workshops

Join any Olive Yu workshop during your stay and receive 20% off the standard workshop price.

10% Off Olive Yu Jewellery

Fall in love with something in the studio? Guests receive 10% off Olive Yu jewellery during their stay.

Access to Community Events

From community dinners and creative gatherings to the occasional spontaneous adventure, guests are welcome to join events happening around the house when available.

Local Recommendations

We've spent years exploring Ahangama and Sri Lanka's south coast. If you're looking for surf spots, hidden beaches, great coffee, local food, or places that haven't made it onto Instagram yet, we're always happy to point you in the right direction.

A Creative Environment

Studio Olive isn't quite a hotel and isn't quite a hostel. It's a shared creative home. Take your time, meet interesting people, start conversations, borrow a book, make something, or simply enjoy the slower pace of life.

If there's anything we can do to make your stay better, just ask.

We've spent years exploring Ahangama and Sri Lanka's south coast. If you're not sure where to start, these are some of our go-to recommendations.

Access our blog with more in depth guides.

Best Coffee

• The Kip
• Black Honey

Best Breakfast/Brunch

• Cactus Café
• Marshmallow Café
• The Kip

Best Restaurants

• O Yummy
• Hotel de Uncles
• O Yummy
• Boogie

Best Rice & Curry

• Minori's Kitchen
• Sagana Hotel

Best Bakery

• Rolling Pin Bakery

Best Cocktails & Drinks

• Hotel de Uncles
• Uvi

Food Delivery

Uber Eats is available in Ahangama and covers most of the local area.

Best Beaches

• Kabalana Beach
• Secret Beach

Best Beginner Surf

• Weligama Bay
• Kabalana Beach

Board Rental & Surf Lessons

• Sticks Surf Club

Day Trips

• Galle
• Unawatuna
• Mirissa
• Hiriketiya
• Kicks Billiard Hall
• Pura Pilates

Gym & Fitness

• Loka Lanka
• Palm Fitness

Coworking & Remote Work

You're welcome to work from Studio Olive during your stay.

Other options include:

• CoLiveMe
• NETS Coworking

Nightlife

• Hotel de Uncles
• Crust Pizza
• Ceylon Sliders
• Kicks Billiard Hall

Convenience Store

• Cargills Food City
• Gusta (foreign goods)
• Sampath Shop: Great for everyday essentials and also offers USD to LKR money exchange.

ATM

Several ATMs are located along the main Galle Road through Ahangama.

Tuk Tuk Drivers

Thisara +94 76 831 2603
Kanchana +94 76 708 8836

If you're looking for something specific, just ask. We've probably spent too much time researching it already.

Travel has a way of reminding you that you've forgotten something.

If you need an item during your stay, just ask. We have a collection of useful things available for guests to borrow.

Depending on availability, we may be able to help with:

• Hair dryer
• Iron
• Umbrella
• Yoga mat
• Extension lead
• Phone charger
• Beach towels
• Basic first aid supplies
• Sewing kit
• Mosquito repellent
• Board games
• Books

If there's something you need that isn't on the list, don't be afraid to ask. We can't promise we'll have it, but we'll do our best to help.

Where can I park? Free parking is available on-site.
Is breakfast included? Continental breakfast is available for an additional fee.